Summary

It’s the time of the year where we help you spend all your hard earned money. This year, I think Jay had the biggest add to my list during the show but Greg had the most expensive item.

So what will make it to your list?

Key Topics and TimeStamps

• Welcome 00:00
• Don’t Go Into Debt 04:36
• Jay’s Tech List 07:59
• Greg’s Tech List 30:26
• Jay’s Non-Tech List 43:20
• Greg’s Non-Tech List 52:44
• Go to a Movie Together 01:08:31
• Wrap Up 01:11:09

Show Resources

• Minetom Color Changing Christmas... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D81DV6LQ?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
• Surge Protector Outlet Extender -... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B5X5DQPT?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
• AtomStudio iPhone back - Atom Studios for iPhone 16 Pro... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DH5NV5BD?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
• Topvico Water Leak Sensors - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07311Z536?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
• Tracking Wallet - Air Wallet, Minimalist Wallet... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D4TPQY9M?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
• Govee Curtain lights
• HomeKit door lock
• Plex Pass lifetime subscription
• Princess Magic Bubble Wand
• Dreo Atom Space heater - Dreo Atom One Space Heater with... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B3MXGBVT?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
• Motion Lights - Under Cabinet Lights,40 LED... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BDF8CVBN?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
• Paper Towels - AIDEA Shop Towels 55 Sheets Blue... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D1KFJSVX?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Follow Us on Instagram, Twitter and YouTube as gdgts4fmls.

Links below:

• YouTube

Summary

This week the two grandpas dive into a fairly deep and somewhat sensitive topic - using technology to tune out the world.

Sometimes it makes sense but are we as a society just accepting that technology will run our lives?

Well, these two grandpas believe that we should take control of technology to enhance our lives instead of just accepting the way things are going.

Key Topics and TimeStamps

• Welcome 00:00
• We Don’t Parent Parents 07:52
• Root Cause 19:34
• Fighting the Epidemic 29:55
• What We Try to Do 43:24
• Wrap Up 55:50
• Post Show - Possible Exceptions 57:35

Follow Us on Instagram, Twitter and YouTube as gdgts4fmls.

Links below:

• YouTube
• Instagram
• Twitter
• Feedback

Music licensed thru MusicRadioCreative

Summary

Apple had a bunch of software, hardware and news releases last week. So we will dive into those a bit and then start talking about home and Christmas tech.

Key Topics and TimeStamps

• Welcome 00:00
• iOS 18.1 03:54
• Apples Week of Releases 22:46
• Apple Buys Pixelmator 32:17
• Home & Christmas Tech 37:11
• Wrap Up 54:22

Follow Us on Instagram, Twitter and YouTube as gdgts4fmls.

Links below:

• YouTube
• Instagram
• Twitter
• Feedback

Music licensed thru MusicRadioCreative

Summary

How many phones have your kids destroyed?

We’re back this week with a tale of broken phones and an interesting solution.

Plus a quick brainstorming session about how shared calendars might solve a business challenge.

Key Topics and TimeStamps

• Welcome 00:00
• Jay’s New Phone 06:43
• Follow Up 12:13
• Atom Studios Leather Back 17:10
• Broken Phone Trilogy 21:07
• The Contract 36:10
• Brainstorming Shared Calendars 51:22
• Wrap Up 01:05:11

Follow Us on Instagram, Twitter and YouTube as gdgts4fmls.

Links below:

• YouTube
• Instagram
• Twitter
• Feedback

Music licensed thru MusicRadioCreative

Summary

It’s bee a few weeks so we jump right into some follow up, rumors and then talk about the new versions of the OSs and the devices we have experience with.

One of the struggles Apple has every fall is getting all the new stuff to play nice, especially in the back end. That results in sync issues, communication challenges, and less than expected battery life.

So we will cover all those things and then take a look at the surprise iPad Mini that just popped up on Apple’s site for pre-order.

Join the conversation.

Key Topics and TimeStamps

• Welcome 00:00
• Catch Up 03:33
• New Devices In Hand 08:34
• Rumors 21:51
• Sequoia 24:09
• Watch & Watch OS 25:45
• iPad & iPad OS 45:50
• iPhone & iOS 48:07
• Surprise iPad Mini 01:10:16
• Wrap Up 01:16:46

Follow Us on Instagram, Twitter and YouTube as gdgts4fmls.

Links below:

• YouTube
• Instagram
• Twitter
• Feedback
• If you're not ready for a membership but enjoyed this episode and have a few bucks in Venmo, we appreciate the support.
• @mtneboconsulting on Venmo
• Patreon Membership

Music licensed thru MusicRadioCreative

Summary

It’s vacation time in both Grandpa’s households. One has planned a vacation for months if not longer and the other decided to take a spur of the moment trip. Which did which?

If you don’t want ride or attraction spoilers, this is not the episode for you. So let’s talk DisneyLand. How the trip came about, how was it, what about the tech tie in. All of your questions shall be answered - or drop them in the comments and we will answer more.

Then in the post show, what new apple tech is on its way or in the plans for both households.

Key Topics and TimeStamps

• Welcome 00:00
• Current Stuff 05:52
• Tiny Apple Pencil Tip 09:06
• Disney Trip Spontaneity 14:06
• Adaptive Cruise and CarPlay 24:40
• Hit Relax 28:23
• Crowds 33:08
• Food 34:09
• Attractions and Tech 37:15
• Motion Sickness 48:39
• Disneyland App 53:33
• Guardians of the Galaxy 01:05:28
• Rise of the Resistance 01:09:29
• Small World 01:12:45
• What Would I Do Differently 01:17:35
• Final Impressions 01:22:39
• Grandpa’s Musing 01:23:51
• Enjoy the Journey 01:28:01
• Wrap Up 01:29:03
• Bonus - What New Apple Tech 01:32:13

Follow Us on Instagram, Twitter and YouTube as gdgts4fmls.

Links below:

• YouTube
• Instagram
• Twitter
• Feedback
• If you're not ready for a membership but enjoyed this episode and have a few bucks in Venmo, we appreciate the support.
• @mtneboconsulting on Venmo
• Patreon Membership

Music licensed thru MusicRadioCreative

#disneyland #disney

Summary

The Apple event just ended and here are these two Grandpa’s hot takes. Probably missed stuff but you know we can’t help ourselves.

Key Topics and TimeStamps

• Welcome 00:00
• Event Impressions 02:50
• AirPods 09:19
• iPhone 16 33:14
• iPhone 16 Pro 49:25
• New Apple Watches 01:14:09
• Our Plans 01:35:51
• Wrap Up 02:01:59

Show Resources

Follow Us on Instagram, Twitter and YouTube as gdgts4fmls.

Links below:

• YouTube
• Instagram
• Twitter
• Feedback
• If you're not ready for a membership but enjoyed this episode and have a few bucks in Venmo, we appreciate the support.
• @mtneboconsulting on Venmo
• Patreon Membership

Music licensed thru MusicRadioCreative

Summary

This week to take a break from an Apple focused episode and talk about some of the services we use that aren’t Apple related.

Then in the post show, we envision a world where Apple doesn’t move the iPhone forward. What devices would we be using.

Key Topics and TimeStamps

• Welcome 00:00
• Catch Up 05:24
• Current Stuff 19:57
• Apple Services Alternatives 26:10
• Wrap Up 01:02:16
• A No Apple Universe (bonus) 01:04:24

Follow Us on Instagram, Twitter and YouTube as gdgts4fmls.

Links below:

• YouTube
• Instagram
• Twitter
• Feedback
• If you're not ready for a membership but enjoyed this episode and have a few bucks in Venmo, we appreciate the support.
• @mtneboconsulting on Venmo
• Patreon Membership

Music licensed thru MusicRadioCreative